CURRENT MISSION

To see every country in the world (...without rushing it) and make as many friends as possible along the way.

ABOUT ME

An impulsive, vegetarian nomad happy to follow my (usually bare) feet before the arthritis settles in...^^;

MY PHILOSOPHY:

I believe that some cautious hedonism makes for one of the best slippery slopes of all time; freedom to explore is my main priority right now. :D At the same time, I want to contribute to the world in any way I can...to create beautiful things, be it a work of art or an incredible memory. To pass on any of the wonderfulness that happens to meander into my own life. To just smile. :) A LOT. ♡

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

I had my first couchsurfing experiences while on the Trans-Siberian route through Russia last fall, and have been looking to start hosting ever since. :D I never seem to really have a homebase to host from, but I'm looking to give back to the community that way once I do settle down a little.

I think the local experience is definitely the way to go, and that couchsurfing helps to set travellers apart from tourists.

兴趣

Fire spinning, dance, travel (so far, the solo kind), kitesurfing (super novice, ouch), amateur-yet-passionate cooking, chess, poi, crafting, origami, people-watching, eating, videogames (despite an astounding lack of skill), packing for adventures. Hitchhiking's the newest addition after my maiden voyage this fall. ;)

...all the while frolicking. :D

• arts
• dancing
• cooking
• beer
• vegetarian
• chess
• traveling
• origami
• hitchhiking

音乐、电影和书籍

I'll watch, read, or listen to almost anything at least once. :D That being said...

Bands: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tom Petty, Steve Miller Band, Rolling Stones, Queens of the Stone Age, Audioslave, Blue Oyster Cult, etc.

Movies: I really don't watch that many movies...but that doesn't mean I don't like them. I watched Lord of the Rings for the first time last year, and I still can't believe how awesome it was. Still a little speechless. I'm a bit slow to jump on the bandwagon, but I guess it's better late than never. :D

Books: The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. But only if you enjoy a ridiculous number of main characters and plot points, and fantasy is your cup of tea.

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

Backpacked in Russia while travelling by myself for the first time last autumn. :) Everything since then has been pretty much one giant, rolling good time...the details are best discussed in person over a beer (or seven). :)

教，学，和分享

To teach...welll...anything I have to offer that you think is even remotely interesting. :D So pretty much anything from my list of hobbies is fair game. I'm interested in learning anything I don't know yet (...which is A LOT), so impress me with your wisdom, fun facts, or crazy skills; I'm easily amazed, so no worries there. :)

And to share? Everything and anything we can.

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

Optimism, origami thank-you notes, gratitude, a meal, doing those menial household tasks you hate...? ^^; Anything. Depends on the host, doesn't it?

我游览过的国家

Austria, Cambodia, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Netherlands, Oman, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

我居住过的国家

Canada, United Arab Emirates